MUSIC
MUSIC & CONCERTS
Music is all around us throughout each day of our lives, and it is a basic expression of human culture. By giving each Priory student the opportunity to perform, create and listen to music, we give them a new voice in which they can choose to express who they are in a diverse, global society. Music at The Priory begins in Kindergarten and continues to be an integral part of school life through Grade 6. From the battery of tuned and un-tuned Orff instruments employed in Grades 1 and 2 to the much anticipated recorder studies in Grades 3 and 4 and the Band Program in Grades 5 and 6, the students look forward to new instruments and the unique skills they develop at every step of their musical journey. At every stage, students sing and use the instrument that is inside each one of them.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT CHEER
Our Christmas Concert was a special treat for our hearts and ears! The children's voices brought the holiday spirit into our hearts and filled the school with beautiful sounds. A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Campbell's guidance and inspiration, as well as our talented performers, for an outstanding performance!
THE ANNUAL TOY TEA
The cheerful sounds of singing were heard yesterday morning at the 31st Annual Toy Tea. For the past several weeks, the members of The Priory Choir had been working diligently to prepare a musical program for the event. Their efforts paid off with a brilliant performance filled with beautiful melodies. Thank you to Ms. Campbell, and The Priory Choir for ushering in the holiday season! We are honoured to once again participate in this annual holiday event to collect toys and gifts for the children living in women's shelters and other community organizations. To find out more about how you can support this worthy cause, please visit www.toyteamontreal.org.
BAND CLINICS
The month of September brings much excitement and enthusiasm as students and faculty prepare for an abundance of learning opportunities and rewards that come with a new school year. This is especially true for our fifth and sixth grade students who receive their band instrument of choice: clarinet, flute, trombone and trumpet. In preparation for this year’s Band Program, our music teacher, Ms. Campbell, organized band clinics where professional musicians worked with and inspired our budding young musicians. The melodies from the students’ instruments echoed throughout the school and rang in the new school year.
EXPERIENCING THE ORCHESTRE SYMPHONIQUE DE MONTRÉAL
Priory students from Grades 3-6 fastened their seat belts for a symphonic concert inside the beautiful Maison Symphonique, as they explored soundscapes of music from across the globe. This year’s performance was titled “Voyage Symphonique” and was hosted by Quebec comedian Patrice Bélanger. Discovering the world through music, Priory students celebrated song, dance, storytelling and cultural diversity in all seven continents. For a deepening experience, the students were invited to sing a traditional Latin American tune in choir. The musical experience allowed our students to develop an appreciation for the symphony and an understanding that all cultures are united through the language of music.